Solace Summit 2021: Hull hosts gathering of UK’s public sector professionals 12th October 2021 Delegates from around the country are arriving in Hull this week for one of Britain’s largest gatherings of public sector and local government professionals. Solace (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives) is the UK’s leading network of chief executives and senior managers working in the public sector. After a successful “virtual learning week” last year, […] Read more News
Hull social worker shortlisted in Social Worker of the Year Awards 11th October 2021 Hull social worker, Anna O’Brien, has been shortlisted for Newly Qualified Social Worker of the Year. Anna has had an abundance of positive feedback from families she has worked with and has been described as going above and beyond by her senior managers, as well as being praised by an Ofsted inspector. Anna joined Hull […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurraySocial worker of the year awards
Ferens Art Gallery to be turned into giant canvas this October half term 11th October 2021 The Ferens Art Gallery will turn one of its walls into a huge canvas this half term so that families can create a giant jungle gallery, inspired by one of Ferens’ most-loved paintings. As part of this year’s Big Draw, Hull-based street art collective Spray Creative will create a 2-metre-high spray paint version of one of […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Big RoarDom HefferFerens Art GalleryFerens FavouritesRosa BonheurThe Lion at Home
New ‘nudge’ pedestrian crossings appear in Hull 11th October 2021 An innovative new pedestrian crossing designed to improve safety was installed in Anlaby Road over the weekend. It forms part of two new crossings in the city, aimed at using behavioural science to ‘nudge’ more people to use them – and use them correctly. The crossings, which will be the first of their kind in […] Read more News Transport & Streets AgilysisAnlaby RoadLiverpool City CouncilMarket PlaceRoad Safety TrustSo-Mo
New date to move city’s Spurn Lightship 11th October 2021 The Spurn Lightship will move to a local shipyard for restoration on the morning tide of Tuesday 12 October, subject to suitable weather conditions. This new date has been arranged following the postponement on Tuesday 5 October, due to strong winds. Work to move the lightship from Hull Marina will get underway from 8.30am, then […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Spurn Lightship
Weekly Roadworks Update – 8 October 8th October 2021 Major restoration work to Brunswick Arcade on Beverley Road will begin next week in the interest of public safety. From Monday 11 October, Beverley Road will be reduced to two lanes between Norfolk Street and Trafalgar Street, meaning all vehicles will share the carriageway. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions. The work will […] Read more News Transport & Streets roadsRoadworks
Have your say on flood risk strategy 8th October 2021 People in Hull are being invited to have their say on a six-year plan to protect the city from flooding. As the Lead Local Flood Authority, Hull City Council produces a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) every six years. The strategy aims to increase flood awareness and resilience among people, communities and businesses living, […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Cllr Dean KirkFlood defenceFloodingLiving With Water
Inspirational volunteers celebrate future of programme at Hull Minster 8th October 2021 Hull’s iconic blue army of volunteers gave their blue uniforms the night off yesterday and gathered at Hull Minster to celebrate the future of the programme. The programme, which was launched for City of Culture in 2017 and continued following its success, has received a further three years of funding from Spirit of 2012. The […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News HEY VolunteeringVolunteering Hull
Temporary black surface for Beverley Road cycle track amid construction materials shortage 8th October 2021 A new section of cycle track on Beverley Road will be temporarily surfaced with black tarmac, instead of the now-familiar green, because of the shortage of construction materials that is affecting projects across the country. More than 5km of Beverley Road is being revamped as part of plans to create a safer environment for cyclists […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travelBeverley RoadCllr Dean KirkCycle investment planCycle lanesCycling
Goodnight to our very own Queen Bee 8th October 2021 Councillors and staff at Hull City Council are deeply saddened to hear the news of the recent passing of our beloved Jean Bishop. A true legend in the city, Jean’s lifetime of achievements run far and wide, including raising more than £124,000 for Age UK over 30 years, carrying the Olympic flame through Hull in […] Read more News Bee Lady HullJean BishopJean Bishop Integrated Care Centre
New Holderness Road crossing improves safety for pedestrians and cyclists 7th October 2021 Work to install a new pedestrian crossing in Holderness Road has now been completed. The new crossing, at the junction with Southcoates Lane, will increase safety for pedestrians using this busy thoroughfare. A route for cyclists travelling east out of the city has also been installed on the pavement so that a lane for traffic […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets active travelEast HullHolderness Roadroad safetySouthcoates Lane
Award-winning author to judge national children’s writing competition 7th October 2021 Award-winning War Horse author Michael Morpurgo will judge a children’s creative writing competition as part of Yorkshire Festival of Story (YFOS 21), an online event happening next month. Children from across the UK are challenged to write a 750-word fairy tale that features a tree or trees. Open to children aged 7-11, the Children’s Fairy […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Children’s Fairy Tale CompetitionHull Culture and LeisureMichael MorpurgoSettle StoriesYorkshire Festival of Story
